PI / Finish Repair Tech

Responsible for constructing and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts. This role involves using a variety of tools and materials to ensure high-quality finishes and structural integrity.

Responsibilities

Constructing and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts; Building and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using hand tools and specialty tools like gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills; Inspecting parts and understanding fiberglass finishes or basic use of abrasives; Handling and applying solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax, along with proper disposal; Following specific job instructions and providing verbal and/or written status of part completion; Recognizing and protecting boat components while performing finishing duties; Advanced knowledge and proficiency in all Tech I job duties; Satisfactory completion of an internal skills test; Demonstrating proper gel to catalyst chemical mixture through calculating proper component levels and ability to mix to standard temperatures; Demonstrating, in a specified timeframe, acceptable repair methodologies for defects on a small part geometry following gel coat surface acceptance criteria: dual action sand marks and blemishes, pits, pinholes, craters, cracks, mold marks, air voids, takeoff and buff

Requirements

High School diploma or GED; Working knowledge of hand tools; Ability to read and understand prints and production schedules; Ability to work with suspended loads and heavy lifting, up to 50lbs; Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way; Excellent attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies in parts and components; Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment where designated, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.; Must understand basic terminology such as OSHA, DEP, and other regulatory agencies; Must possess the desire and ambition to always work safely and report all hazards to their supervisor immediately; Must pass internal skills test for Tech II grade

Nice to have

2-3 years of boat building experience; Previous experience in quality control or inspection, preferably in a manufacturing or marine environment; Advanced proficiency with precision measuring tools and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines; Proven ability to identify and resolve quality issues and recommend corrective actions; Strong ability to meticulously document inspection findings and maintain accurate records

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Paid vacation; 401k with up to 4% match; Health Savings Account with company contribution; Wellbeing program; Product purchase discounts